El Nino and La Nina

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What are trade winds?

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Winds that blow from east to west.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What happens during El Niño?

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Trade winds weaken and warm surface water moves eastward.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the impact of El Niño on the jet stream?

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Intensification and southward shift.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What happens during La Niña?

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Trade winds strengthen and warm surface water moves westward.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What happens when trade winds become stronger than normal?

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They blow warm water back into the western Pacific and restart the upwelling of cool water in the eastern Pacific.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Define El Niño.

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A climate pattern characterized by the warming of surface waters in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Define La Niña.

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A climate pattern characterized by the cooling of surface waters in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the role of the Pacific Ocean in El Niño and La Niña?

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The Pacific Ocean's surface temperature changes significantly influence global weather patterns.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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How do El Niño and La Niña affect global weather?

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They can cause extreme weather events such as droughts, floods, and hurricanes in various regions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is upwelling?

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The process where deep, cold water rises to the surface, often bringing nutrients.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6